Where does “geognosia” come from?
geognosia (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek γνῶσις, from Proto-Indo-European ǵneh₃- — to know.
geognosia (Latin): geological knowledge
Definitions
- geological knowledge
Ancestry of “geognosia”, step by step
geognosia traces back through 3 separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek γνῶσις
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | γνῶσις | inquiry; knowledge; fame |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | ǵneh₃- | to know |
via Ancient Greek γῆ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | γῆ | land, earth; country; soil |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | γαῖᾰ | the Earth; land, earth |
via German Geognosie
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | German | Geognosie | — |